Cardinal Blasé J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

St. Christopher Parish Information Parish Office— 708-388-8190 4130 W. 147th Street—Midlothian, Il 60445 Fax 708-388-0072 E-Mail: stchris@stchristopherparish.com Web Site: www.stchristopherparish.com Parish Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9:00AM—7:00PM Friday 9:00AM—4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM—1:00PM Sunday 9:00AM—1:00PM Parish Staff Fr. Kris Paluch, Pastor Denise Blackstone, Business Manager Phil & Amy Switalski, Music Ministry Directors John McNichols, Youth Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Web Site: stchristopherym.com Parish Secretaries Patricia Powers—Bulletin Editor Barbara Novick St. Christopher School—708-385-8776 14611 S. Keeler—Midlothian, Il 60445 Fax: 708-385-8102-Web Site: www.stchrisschool.org School E-Mail address: info@stchrisschool.org Carol Pretkelis, Administrator Julieanne Krahn, School Secretary Religious Education—708-388-4040 14611 S. Keeler—Rm 21 of the School Religious Ed Web Site: www.stchrisre.com Religious Ed E-Mail: religioused@stchrisschool.org Bernadine Smierciak, Director of Religious Education Brenna Baker, Secretary St. Christopher Ministers of Care will bring Communion to the hospitalized and homebound. If you, a family member or a friend is in need of a visit, please contact the Parish Office at 708-388-8190. Convent—708-388-0185 4130 W. 147th Street Alumni Web Page—www.stchrisalumni.org Fiesta Email—fiesta@stchristopherparish.com Athletic Association Web Page—stchrissports.com Maintenance—708-371-2082 Charlie Bostrom St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry—708-371-4621

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 11, 2018

MASS SCHEDULE Monday thru Saturday 8:30AM Saturday: 5:30PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AM Holy Days: Check Bulletin Calendar for time ROSARY The Rosary is prayed after 8:30AM Mass every morning Monday through Saturday. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday—Saturday 7:25—8:25AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Reconciliation Room at Front West Vestibule or by appointment at the Parish Office Saturdays: 4:00—5:00PM MARRIAGES Please make wedding arrangements through a Priest or Deacon at least 4 months prior to the wedding. BAPTISMS Each Sunday of the month at 12:15PM. Arrangements for parents and godparents may be made by phoning the Parish Office—708-388-8190

Today’s Gospel invites us to review our sufferings in Christ’s presence. Which of our sufferings, loneliness, loss, failure, illness, anxiety, frustration, have we not yet brought to Jesus? We bring them to Christ so Christ can pour out his grace on us and transform us to a deeper relationship with Himself precisely through them. Maybe it’s time to do that through the Sacrament of Reconciliation that we will celebrate this Sunday immediately after the 11am Mass. We will have a few additional priests who will hear confessions. Jesus explained to Nicodemus the necessity of his impending crucifixion and resurrection by analogy with Moses and the bronze serpent in the desert. The bronze serpent points to the cross of Christ which defeats sin and death and obtains everlasting life for those who believe in Jesus and in his victory on the cross. “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world…”

LENT

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Will you come with us as we walk together and pray the Stations of the Cross? We as Catholics consider this a time of fasting and prayer. We sometimes try to give up some favorite food or pastime and try to sacrifice in remembrance of Jesus as he approached his ultimate sacrifice for us in dying on the cross. Some try to do something extra during this time to remind them of the poor, needy, and homeless, all those that Christ suffered and died for. Maybe serving at a shelter, donating to a charity, giving in the Rice Bowl that benefits people around the world. Others may spend extra time at Church during the hour of Adoration in the mornings, stopping by church during the day and praying, attending morning Mass. All things to remind them that Jesus suffered and died for us and opened the gates of heaven for us. Praying the Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at 6:30pm in church helps us to remember the sacrifice that Jesus gave freely for us and, as a community, we join together in prayer. Why not join us and bring your children so that they may witness your commitment to your faith and love of Christ. Friday’s March 16th & 23rd at 6:30pm in church.

Come Enjoy Our Fish Fry

The Boy Scout Troop #358 invites everyone to come enjoy their Fish Fry’s on the Fridays during Lent until March 23rd. The Fish Fry is held in the cafeteria, lower level, of the school from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. The cost is $7.00 for seniors over 55yrs and children under 10 yrs. For $9.00 you get your choice of All You Can Eat Ocean Perch, Meatless Pasta, Mac & Cheese or Grill Cheese. $9.00 21 pc. Shrimp Dinner. $12.00 Jumbo Shrimp Dinner. $13.00 Walleye Dinner. All meals include French Fries, Homemade Coleslaw, Bread & Butter, Dessert, Fruit Punch and coffee.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. CHRISTOPHER IN THE WEEK AHEAD:

“Notes” from Phil & Amy Spiritual Thoughts of “Twos” (Part 3 of 5 Lenten Articles)

So again in continuing on, these are thoughts that were written down from the Holy

Spirit during the night, one night after Ash Wednesday. This is already for the 4th Week of Lent and I know that this Sunday is about light and joy amidst the solemn time of Lent. I kept hearing “write down spiritual things about two’s; and so I scribbled 2 tablets and 2 great commandments – Love God and, Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. The only thing that I could think of at that moment as to why this was a thought was thinking back to our Christmas Concert with the St. Christopher and St. Emeric’s combined Music Ministry efforts. We titled that concert “On the Fourth Night of Christmas” and our booklet had a brief explanation of the hidden Catholic Code of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” We noted that there were two levels of meaning in the song. The “True Love” you hear over and over was not as on the surface of a smitten boy or girl-friend but rather Jesus Christ, because truly love was born on Christmas Day. The two turtle doves represent the Old and New Testament. (You can check out the Catholic Code online “The History of the 12 Days of Christmas”.) I also wrote down “Twosies, Twosies” which is a reference to the Noah and the Ark reading we hear (heard) on the 1st Sunday of Lent and a song we teach the children’s choir. They’ll have sung the verse of “Rise and Shine” with 7 or 8 children’s duets. The story of Noah is mindful of God’s covenant; the Lord promises never to destroy creation again by floodwaters. God’s patience with the building of the ark has a few people (8) saved through water. This story prefigured baptism, which saves us now. “Two” makes me think of the bow (rainbow) and sometimes we even see a double rainbow, but the vision is that through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (who went to the heavens) we are always connected with Him. I suddenly found myself writing down more pairs of words; divinity and humanity, and for some reason I always remember hearing Cardinal George’s voice using this combo of words saying that Jesus is of both words to the very fullest. I wrote – Jesus’ life and Jesus’ death, and realized that Jesus wasn’t supposed to be killed as a baby and was so often fleeing from danger so I take that as we’re supposed to pay attention to his life (that’s the New Testament) as much as his death. I wrote Christmas and Easter and love and joy. I also remembered a quote from John Paul II saying “we have to somewhere along the line think – why was Love nailed to the Cross?” I wrote Bible – Old and New Testaments. I wrote Joseph and Joseph – I had just seen the play of “Joseph” and I am learning of the great importance our patron saint, only second to Mary, husband of Mary and father figure to a world that so badly needs fathers, family and church; we’re in crisis with this in our world and Joseph has been there all the time but how often have I, we pray to him? One Joseph is found in the Old Testament and other in the New. Interestingly both have a father named Jacob. I jotted devotional and liturgical, that’s time alone and time for us to be gathered. I wrote – Center of the Universe - and how long does it take each of us to realize we’re not; and then a realization that the life of love that Jesus shares is in service to others. We learn this at home and then in our communities and only successfully through God’s guidance. Without guidance, some people never get past the attitude of

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Mar. 11 Sun.

[CH] Bethlehem Gifts sold after all Masses in church vestibule

7:30 AM [CH] Mass

9:30 AM [CH] Mass—Girl Scout Sunday

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM[Unit-D#37&38]Breakfast for Girl Scout Sunday

11:00 AM [CH] Mass 12:00 PM[CH]Lenten Parish Reconciliation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM[Unit-D#35]Men's Fellowship

5:45PM-8:00PM[Unit-D#38]Boy Scout Committee Mtg.

Mar. 12 Mon.

10:00 AM Drop off T.R.I.P. Order at Parish Office

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM[G,K]BINGO - Doors open 5pm - Early Bird Game 6:30pm - Regular Games 7pm

7:00 PM[Unit-D#37] Knights of Columbus Business Mtg.

Mar. 13 Tues.

2:00 PM [CH] School Lenten Program

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM[CH] Children's Choir

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM[RE] Religious Education Classes Grades 1-5

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM[C,K] Catholic Charities Dinner

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM[RE] Religious Education Classes Grades 6-8

Mar. 14 Wed.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM[K] Cooking Sauce & Pasta for St. Joseph's Table

6:30PM-7:30PM[Unit-D#35&37]Al-Anon Mtg.

7:00 PM[Unit-D#36]Welcome Mtg.

7:00 PM[Unit-D#38]Mother's Club Mtg.

Mar. 15 Thur.

5:30 PM -8:30 PM[FR] Cub Scout Pack358

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7:30PM-9:30PM[Unit-D#38]Cinco de Mayo Decorating Mtg.

5:30 PM [CH] Mass

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Mar. 18 Sun. 9:30 AM [CH] Mass

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MONDAY NIGHT! Come join us on Monday evening in the gym. Come play Bingo and

our raffle games with 3 progressive pots for Feathered Friends, which is at $1,600+, Fireplug, which is at $6,800+, and Skunk, which is at $600+. Pull tabs are also available. You can also enjoy the food from our concession stand. If you would like to check Bingo out, go to St. Christopher Bingo on Facebook and you will see how much FUN we are having. You will also find out how much can be won on Monday evenings in the gym. Now is the time to come play. Come visit us. Doors open at 5:00PM. Early bird game begins at 6:30PM followed by regular Bingo games. If you would like to help with Bingo, please call the Parish Office at (708) 388-8190. All are welcome.

The Weekend Collection for March 3, 2018—March 4, 2018

Sunday Envelopes Used 316 Children’s Envelopes Used 21 Sunday Offering-Envelopes $ 8,262.00 Sunday Loose $ 891.05 Children’s Envelopes $ 21.20 Christmas $ 200.00 Capital Improvements $ 4,389.60 Parish Mission $ 10.00 Easter Flowers $ 15.00 Average Electronic Offering $ 476.07 Total Collection $ 14,264.92 Thank You for your generous offering. 2017 Contribution Tax Letters can be requested by calling the Parish Office at (708) 388-8190 or email at stchris@stchristopherparish.com

FOURTH WEEK OF LENT ENCOUNTER ANDRISE We encounter Andrise, a teacher in Hai who knows the importance of forming young people who will give back to the community—and their country. Reflect on the role teachers have played in bringing you closer to God and your community. How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or be er opportuni es? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

“Notes” from Phil & Amy, (continued) being the center of attention, and then will lack in humble service. Lastly, I wrote blind and sight – there’s new sight in Jesus Christ. I mentioned after the Epiphany that it made sense to me to prepare for and anticipate Lent and now in Lent I feel I’m anticipating and preparing for Triduum and Eastertime. Next week I’ll share some more of my nighttime visit notes. Simple Joy is found with Peace and Trust, Follow a Light that helps us to see, Phil & Amy Here’s a look at next week’s scripture readings….The First Reading from Jeremiah 31: The days are coming when I will make a new covenant with Israel and I will forgive their iniquity. The Responsorial Psalm 51: A pure heart, create for me, O God. The Second Reading from Hebrews 5: He learned to obey and became for all the source of eternal salvation. The Gospel Acclamation: If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord, and where I am, my servant will also be. The Gospel from John 12: If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies it yields a rich harvest.

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY March 11, 2018. 9:30am Mass

Happy Girl Scout Sunday to all the girls and their families in our parish. Today is the day that the Girl Scouts and their

families gather together to celebrate with their faith families. The Girl Scout program is alive and well at

St. Christopher’s. Scouts are involved in civic and community events. They share time with those in need and share their

friendship, faith and talents with each other. This year we have 5 young ladies from our parish who will be receiving their Marian Medal- Mary the First Disciple, at Holy Name Cathedral next Sunday from Rev. Peter Wojcik. Keep

them in your prayers. Rachel Baker Emily Brouch

Suzanne Brouch Katherine Dolbeer Kathryn Ksiezak

Congratulations to you and all the Girl Scouts for everything you do to share and grow your faith. A special thanks to Brenna Baker for working with the girls on the medal

program. Rosary Altar is hosting a small reception in Unit-D following Mass for Girl Scouts and their families.

Religious Education News

Religious Education and School Parents/Guardians Sacrament Meeting First Communion, Tuesday, March 13th, at 7 PM in the church. The meeting should last less than an hour. Details about the Communion retreat, the practice date and the Communion will be shared. Children need not attend. Confirmation candidates-School and Religious Education-a reminder that completed red Confirmation workbooks are due this week. Confirmation interviews with Fr . Kr is, Mrs. Pretkelis and Ms. Smierciak are March 22nd for school candidates during class time and April 10th during class time for Religious Education candidates. All Confirmation candidates, Religious Education and school, their families and if possible their sponsors will gather for the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, March 18th and be presented to the parish community. After the Mass, they will enjoy the St. Joseph Table together in the gym. All family members are welcome. Thank you to the Religious Education children who are using their Lenten PASSPORT and are putting their weekly tickets in the collection basket on Sundays. Thank you to the Religious Education families for collecting throughout Lent for the Rice Bowl Project. Mission banks are due at class on Tuesday, March 20th. Thank you to Fr . Kr is and the pr iests who celebrated Lenten Reconciliation with the children last week.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Jesus, be with me today in everything

I do and say.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 12:00 – 3 P.M.

IN ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL GYM 146th & Keeler

ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY TO HELP THE POOR

IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Everyone is invited to partake. No admission is charged, but a free will donation will go to the St. Vincent DePaul Society to help the poor in our community. Donations for the sweet table, including fresh fruit, vegetable trays, and sugar-free desserts, are needed. Please bring the sweets to the school gym after 1:00 PM on Saturday, and after all the Masses on Sunday. Donations, monetary, food or other products are welcome. Please call Sister Laurinda at 388-0185 to donate or volunteer to help set-up at 1 PM on Saturday afternoon, March 17th, or to help on Sunday, March 18th, to serve the dinner or help with cleanup at 3 PM.

Purchase an Easter Witness Cross

We will be selling Easter Witness Crosses after all Masses on March 17th & 18th weekend in the church vestibule. They are $5.00 each. They are blank side out before and

then Easter Sunday turn it around to show He is Risen! Spread the Good News. Consider buying one for yourself and one for your relative, friend or your neighbors. Evangelize.

Knights of Columbus News

News from the 5th Grade The fifth graders are getting ready for the 2018 winter Olympics being held in South Korea. They each researched an Olympic event and learned more about the rules, qualifications, and records. Students presented their findings in a research report, using in-text citations and a works cited page. Let the games begin!

Blood Drive

On behalf of our Council, we would like to thank all who came out to donate or try to donate blood.

We collected 13 pints this year and had 7 deferrals totaling 20 people responding to the call to help those in need. Once again, Thank You.

St Joseph’s Table

Our services are needed to assist with the cleanup after the St Joseph’s Table on Sunday, March 18th at 3 PM. Please plan accordingly so things will go smoothly. It should only take about 30 minutes if everyone that comes to meetings helps.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT ST. CHRIS

Daily Eucharistic Adoration behind the Main Altar 7:25 AM to 8:25 AM, not on Sundays. Come and catch some rays - of divine light, warmth, and power. It’s good for the soul!!!

Cinco de Mayo Decorations…. Save the Date! Cinco de Mayo will take place on Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Join us to help make decorations for Cinco De Mayo, the meeting will be: Date: March 16, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm At: Unit-D For questions, to volunteer, or if you have items to donate please contact Tina Castaneda at rtcastaneda4@yahoo.com or Patty Lopez at candipatty@yahoo.com

Split the Pot Winners

On Sunday, March 4, 2018, the Split the Pot Raffle winners were drawn. Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. Congratulations to the following winners: 1st Place Evelyn Radcliffe $680 2nd Place Alicia Flores $510 3rd Place Jim Slovey $340 4th Place Dennis Petrokovitch $170

Liturgy Schedule WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 5:30PM—Sr. Doris Recker, Barbara Weber, Richard Jackowiak, Ed Bogus SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30AM—For the Parish, Virginia Collins 9:30AM—Mary & Joseph Udoni, Ann Gizowski, Onelio Corsi 11:00AM—Nicholas DiGuido, Joe Jermolowicz, Lorraine Kamuda 12:00PM—Parish Reconciliation Service MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 8:30AM—For the Parish TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 8:30AM—Frank Demski WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 8:30AM—Pattye Zimmerman Ron Marcquenski School Mass

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 8:30AM—For the Parish

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 8:30AM—For the Parish 6:30PM—Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 St. Patrick, Bishop 8:30AM—Julia Galvin, Tom Moody, Jimmy Rodgers 5:30PM—Marie Weber, Patricia Biernacki, Joseph A. Alfano, John Weber SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30AM—For the Parish, Ann Resetar 9:30AM—Marie Guth, Sr. Doris Recker, John Weber, Pattye Zimmerrman 11:00AM—Robert, Joseph & Lisa Beymer, Patrick J. Cahill, Ginny Collins, Harry & Gary Provancal

Sat., Mar. 17, 2018 5:30PM

Fr. Kris Paluch

Sun., Mar. 18, 2018

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Sun., Mar. 18, 2018 11:00AM

Fr. Kris Paluch

Nate Rickey Carter Cate

Cherish Ballew

John McNichols Christine Cantlin

(1H) Vivian Woodworth (3H) Ray Woodworth (4H) Geri Misiaveg

(1H) B.Christianson (3H) Noreen Urban (4H) Sharon Devos

(5H) Hope Sears

Vanessa Raygosa Monica Munoz

Sabina Reyes Eunice Enk

Michael Castaneda Melissa Manrique

Raul Castaneda

Justin Olivera Katie Dolbeer Samaria Leib

(1H) D Trevino, (3H) C Lopez (4H) P Lopez (1C) P

Serrato (2 C) C Marrone (3C) T Castaneda (4C) D Raetz

Lit.: Sr. Laurinda

ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

*preaching

Schedule of Ministry Roles for Next Weekend, March 17th & March 18th Team 7 Counters

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5: 1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7: 40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5: 7-9; Jn 12:20-33

Sun., Mar. 18, 2018

7:30AM Fr. Kris Paluch

Connor Houlahan

Francesca Escamilla Amelia Wall

Jeremy Ludwig

Dan Zimmerman

(1H) Ann Koch (3H) Jerry Koch (4H) Jim Fowler

Please pray for our sick and their families—Matthew Corse, Karissa Burnson, Robert DuBall Jr, Marie Hager, Elizabeth Peers, Mary O’Malley, Charles Glickley, Rebecca Schultz, Fred Massat, Martin O’Kelly, T.J. Valacak, Stevie Kuzmicki, Diane

Froio, Jim Long, Carol Smaron, Jane and Janet Buttron, June Twombly, Marek Rudzki, Barb Kurczewski, Tom Kendall, Bob Bell, Mary Boblink, Deborah Edlund, Al Sulka, Tina Schaefer, Linda Henery, Lucille Tryon, Tommy Shambo, Michael Janda, Marge Bostrom, Amie Sikirica, Marilyn Duzmal, Star Mrdak, Jolene Schaefer, Linda Chipan, Sharon Thomas, Barbara Frigo, Noreen and Bob Urban, Jim Sikirica, Irene Bell, Rose Klauba, Jim Schaffrath, Joanne and Chuck Keskel, Evelyn Radcliffe, Patricia Oak, Phillip Thorton, Annette Melchor, Marion Siniawski, Sharon Mildaus, Marge Martinez, John and Diane Barrett, Donald Frawley, Florence Demski, Darlene Lempa, Marie Bennett, James Bonny, Judy D’Ambrosio, Carl Bostrom, Steven Prim, Dorothy Welsh, Pat Krizik and Tracey Evers.

THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. Rober t Saffrahn, Christopher Wazny, Stephen Grotkins, Michael Genovese, Jo Cor, Ramond Hansen, Adam Jourdan, Jesse Derxater, Jim Welsh. Air Force: Brent Kennedy, Kenneth Keskel, Kevin Dempsey, Michael J. Levine, Michael J. Yucuis, Jr., Michael Smerz, Jr., Airman A1C Kevin K. Archer, Capt. Tara Villena, Dante James, Bobby Lewis, Robin Lewis, Staff Sgt. Nicholas F. Rutz, Major Kevin Waicekauskas, Army: Christine Dempsey Seldon, Marian McHugh Cosgrove, Richard Aichele, Jr., Krystal Darge, Jacob Compton, Brian White, Lt. Thomas Peters, Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr., Navy: Lt. David Burke, Michael Lewis, Cody Lawry, Geoffrey James, Michael Minervini, Lt. Chad Stuewe, Kevin Thomas, Robert Stadtler, Scott Goetzinger, Lt. Jeff Sargis, Melissa Gray, Eric Gray, Cindy Schaefer-Kirtland, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Sr. Chief Kevin Lewis, Marines: Brett Lachine, Bruce Alton, Cpl. Thomas Nowick, Sr., Airman John S. Klimczak III, Amy Blea, Johnny Blea, Joseph A. Dempsey, Reid Peters, Donald Thomas Dreher and Eric Ruge.

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Please keep in your prayers our recently deceased: DAVID O’DONNELL JESSE ALLEN JAMES Please remember their families in this time of sorrow.

Gavin Coyle in Concert

Irish tenor, Gavin Coyle, returns to St. Joseph Church, 179th & Dixie Hwy. in Homewood on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:00PM for a concert of Celtic tunes, Irish ballads and songs from stage and screen. There is no admission charge but a freewill offering will be requested. Gavin’s CD’s will also be available for $15.00 each, including (hopefully) his latest CD.

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